2007 Nissan Maxima vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Maxima and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3505 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
